ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, on Thursday called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Upon his arrival at Naval Headquarters, […]
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in discussions to convert around $2 billion of Saudi loans into a deal for JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, two Pakistani sources said, signalling a deepening of military cooperation months after the two countries signed a mutual defence pact. The talks reflect efforts by both allies […]
ISLAMABAD: Cricketers holding Pakistani passports or having Pakistani background are facing difficulties in obtaining Indian visas ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, sources said. According to sources, the cricket boards of five teams participating in the tournament have formally approached the International Cricket Council to raise concerns […]
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has said that the International Cricket Council has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Bangladesh’s full and uninterrupted participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, firmly rejecting reports that the global body had issued an ultimatum or outright rejected the board’s security-related request. In an […]
CAMBRIDGE: Two Pakistani Muslims have been elected to key leadership positions in Cambridge, Massachusetts, marking a significant milestone for representation in the US city’s local government. Sumbul Siddiqui, a lawyer originally from Karachi, has been elected mayor of Cambridge for the 2026–27 term by the city council, securing her third […]
ISLAMABAD: A national conference convened by the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) has urged the country’s top leadership to take the lead in initiating a structured political dialogue with the opposition to reduce political tensions and stabilise Pakistan’s democratic and economic landscape. The call was made during a representative national gathering […]
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced enhanced security measures for Chinese citizens and joint development projects, including the establishment of a dedicated protection unit in Islamabad, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Wednesday during a visit to China’s Ministry of Public Security. Mohsin Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with […]
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar on Wednesday announced the launch of a massive operation against dacoits operating in the riverine Katcha area, warning that notorious criminals would be targeted in a ruthless crackdown. Speaking to the media alongside Sindh Inspector General of Police Jawed Akhtar Odho, Lanjar said all […]
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Monday announced that gas prices will not be increased for the next six months on the special directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aimed at providing maximum relief to the public during the winter season. Addressing a briefing, the minister said […]
KARACHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the upcoming Pakistan Super League after being released by Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders on directives issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The announcement was made by the marquee league through its official social media handles, […]